Cheryl...I love your marathon!! That was my first choice but I chose the Feb. 17th Myrtle Beach because the date works out better for me. I live about 3 hours NW of you - about an hour from Asheville. This will be my first and I am so excited or that feeling may just be concern. What marathons have you done in the past? How do you train? I have done a local 10K here in Spruce Pine, NC for several years. It is all mountain horse trails thru the rivers and over the mountains. My passion is trail running but I think I am ready for a marathon. I didn't sleep too good the night after I signed up because I was wondering what I had done...I'm glad that you are counting the cost before you sign up...but if I can do it...you can.

Thanks Nono! That book looks great! I am happy to find other runners here! I wish you the best Chickenpatty! It is so exciting isn't it!!! Ruth

Hi! Thanks for the encouragement!! I have been running since my last baby was born...a little over a year. My marathon is Myrtle Beach in 22 weeks. I am planning a half on Dec. 11. I am currently running 30-35 miles a week just for fun and realized that a marathon could really be within reason. I have always wanted to. I ran a 10K in August and ran better than I ever did in cross country in high school. That was 5 kids and 20 years ago. Homeschooling and children strengthen your mind which makes for a better runner...I think. Thanks for your help!

Hi! I know this is not homeschool related...but this is where I turn to for good answers. I am really excited about trying a marathon. Any good books or ideas that you recommend? Thanks! Ruth

Hi! I am wondering if this book has anything that wouldn't be good for my 14yodd. Thanks!

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I have a friend that uses these and thinks they are great. I am considering a vacation from our regular curr. I thought the Dec of Ind. one sounded good. Any reviews?

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I would like a dog to go with me on runs to deter other dogs and people. I would also like one that would hang around the kids and watch after them when they go to the barn... any suggestions?

Hi! One of my girls (10 years old) has a very timid nature. She excels with her book learning and is extremely kind and caring. She has a weekness with communication. Even among her own family she is not very verbally expressive. At a young age (3) she had speach therapy because she had a very hard time learning to make several sounds. She has also been my most shy child from infancy. Her older sister (12) is very verbal and dominates many conversations within and without the family so dd10 doesn't often need to initiate conversations. DD10 is shy and seems to have many insecurities about appearance and making friends. I think these "fears" are very unrealistic because she is sweet and beautiful. What can I do to strengthen her self confidence and help her communicate?

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